Did you know that lungs have bacteria? Just like the gut, a balance of the right bacteria can create a healthy and strong environment. The same appears to be true for the lungs. Recent research with Cystic Fibrosis patients revealed a reduced and less diverse population of lung bacteria. Interestingly, the multi-year study showed that the use of antibiotics seemed to exacerbate inflammatory episodes.
Studies have also linked asthma with a certain population of bacteria in the lungs. The evidence is so compelling, researchers are sequencing the DNA of bacteria that live in us to determine how populations of bacteria in the gut influence the health of the lungs.
This is good news! There could be other ways to help people with lung related illnesses that do not involve heavy drugs such as steroids to alleviate symptoms.
There are also ways to alleviate breathing tension and improve capacity using the Feldenkrais Method. Stay tuned for my next blog about Breathing Easier for Asthma Sufferers.
Studies have also linked asthma with a certain population of bacteria in the lungs. The evidence is so compelling, researchers are sequencing the DNA of bacteria that live in us to determine how populations of bacteria in the gut influence the health of the lungs.
This is good news! There could be other ways to help people with lung related illnesses that do not involve heavy drugs such as steroids to alleviate symptoms.
There are also ways to alleviate breathing tension and improve capacity using the Feldenkrais Method. Stay tuned for my next blog about Breathing Easier for Asthma Sufferers.
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